From the team behind last year's Aladdin, comes this year's hilarious pantomime at the Princes Theatre. Audiences aged 3-103 will be captivated by the tale of a beautiful princess who pricks her finger on a spinning wheel and falls into a deep sleep thanks to the evil spell cast upon her by the wicked fairy. Sleeping Beauty is the best value panto in Essex, so set your alarm clock and book now for the pantomime of your dreams.

Legendary swing, jive and skiffle group, The Jive Aces are renowned worldwide for their high-energy music and spectacular stage show. They are perhaps best known as the first live band to reach the final rounds of "Britain's Got Talent" and for their award winning viral video, "Bring Me Sunshine", which has 3 million views and online and is so uplifting it's even been prescribed by a doctor!

Bob Drury and his band celebrate the life and music of the legend that is Neil Diamond. The show tracks Neil's remarkable journey from unknown and struggling New York songwriter to international mega-star and includes music from every stage of a staggering and hit-filled music career spanning five decades. 'Solitary Man', 'Cracklin Rosie', 'Sweet Caroline', 'Love on the rocks', 'America' and more.

Be a hospice hero and dress as your favourite hero to run, walk, fly or time travel, around historic Castle Park in Colchester. Whether you're a fan of Star Wars or Marvel, Lord of The Rings or Frozen this one is for you.

Barry Steele is widely recognised as one of the worlds leading vocalists playing homage to legend Roy Orbison. He's stunned audiences across the globe with his uncanny similarity and ability to authentically revive the exquisite toe-tapping sound of the music giant.

Voz Fortura is the newest most exciting Classical Crossover group in the world. Recently seen as semi finalists on Britains Got Talent, they stormed the competition with a powerhouse display of vocal panache and won the hearts of all four judges!!